Teaching Fellow, Gender Studies

Overview

The University of Otago is seeking a full-time, permanent Teaching Fellow to join the Gender Studies team within the Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology Programme, located in Dunedin. The appointment is set to begin in April 2027. The role involves contributing to undergraduate teaching, including papers such as Gender in Everyday Life and Gender and the Media, as well as coordinating papers, delivering lectures and tutorials, marking assessments, developing course material, and supervising postgraduate research projects.

Who can apply

Applicants are expected to hold a postgraduate qualification, with a PhD preferred, in Gender Studies or a cognate discipline focusing on gender. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in Gender and Media, along with additional expertise in Gender and Disability, Health, or Technology. The role requires a track record of tertiary-level teaching excellence, some experience in postgraduate supervision or mentorship, and the ability to work with students and staff from varied academic and cultural backgrounds. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to supporting learning environments that engage with te ao Māori, te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, and Pacific knowledges.

Requirements

Applications must include a curriculum vitae detailing employment history and a letter of application highlighting how the candidate's skills and experience address the role requirements, including evidence of teaching quality. Candidates are also required to provide the contact details for three to four referees, including their telephone numbers and email addresses. Applications must reference number 2601439.

Key dates

Applications close on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The position commences in April 2027.